May 27, 2008

Clinical Queries in CINAHL Plus

Clinical Queries, based on research done at McMaster University, allows clinicians to quickly limit search retrieval to scientifically sound and clinically relevant study reports indexed in CINAHL Plus. Available as a 'Refine Search' option, searches can be refined using specific search strategies designed to produce results in five research areas:

  • Therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Review
  • Qualitative
  • Causation (Etiology)

As research may require different emphasis, three strategies are provided for each area.

  • High Sensitivity is the broadest search, to include ALL relevant material. It may also include less relevant materials.
  • High Specificity is the most targeted search to include only the most relevant result set, may miss some relevant materials.
  • Best Balance retrieves the best balance between Sensitivity and Specificity.

A Clinical Queries function is also available in the PubMed and EMBASE databases.


Posted by lstanna at May 27, 2008 11:32 AM to